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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

3

Hitlers vulnerable point in grimny haek write the ger don

A stark exhortation urges targeted bombing of Germany to hasten defeat. It argues that striking Germany directly will spread terror and erode German resolve, claiming German casualties and destruction at home would forge fear and compel Germans to turn on their leaders. The text emphasizes decisive, ruthless action now to end the war quickly.

Grimny Haek London Piases Germany Pargana Atlantic Th Reich

Ancient Millstones From Isle of Dogs Still In Demand

In turbulent times it is pleasant to recall the long lived English industry of making millstones on the Isle of Dogs in Poplar. Stones from the Isle are exported to India, the Sudan, Palestine, Canada and other lands while Britain revival brings unused wind and watermills back into service. Millstones grind corn and feed and also aid in producing colors, lime, cement, ores and chemicals.

France Isle of Dogs Greenwich Palace India Sudan Palestine Canada Britain St. Thomas

Steering Wheel Centerpiece for Rosyth Chapel Window

A ship's steering wheel will be the central feature in a new chapel window at Rosyth Dockyard, Scotland, highlighting maritime heritage. The planned installation ties local shipbuilding history to a place of worship in the naval yard setting.

Rosyth Scotland

Leciterland Auto Parts Shortage Sparks War Time Efforts

The article notes Leciterland faces a shortage of car specific parts, a condition intensified by wartime demands. Officials highlight manufacturing shifts and rationing measures as industries repurpose output to support national needs, aiming to stabilize supply for essential vehicles.

Old-Fashioned Words Return in Churchill Style Speech Debate

The Calgary Albertan notes a vogue toward plain language and methods as Churchill may revive straightforward speech. It observes 20 years of jargon in science terms like neurotic and extrovert and suggests a return to blunt, plain terms such as spade and even spank.

Churchill Gomt Beng Hitler Mgr Calgary

Swordfish in Demand Boosts Canadian Catch in 1846

Canadian swordfishermen landed 2,296,000 pounds of broadbill swordfish during the 1846 season, a rise from 1939 by over 500,000 pounds. Nova Scotia's Cape Breton coast yields most catches with Louisburg as a key center, while angling interest grows as swordfish are exported to the United States and ice-packed for shipment.

United States Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island Louisburg Cape Breton Highlanda Ingonish Neil Harbour Brandon Sun

Police Rule in Italy By Roman Coiffeur Turned German Colonel

A Rome hairdresser who once styled the nobility and diplomats has joined the German army as a colonel. Gestapo and Ovra rule now claim any relative who intervenes for an Italian arrested becomes an accomplice. Fathers risking arrest if they hire a lawyer for their sons. Italians fear impending wholesale arrests and German methods.

Rome Gestapo Heinrich Himmiler Hitler Ovra

Geese Rumored Watch Dogs of Ancient Rome

London data recount the legend of geese saving the Capitol in early Roman Republic days. The article notes birds detect air raids, with geese regarded as premier watch dogs in ancient lore.

London Capitol

The Human Body and 1600 Diseases Cited

Scientists warn the human body hosts about 1600 diseases and ailments with the cok described as the most common condition. The claim frames everyday health risks in a broad medical context.

Corpeil University Pioneers Apple Crisp Storage Promises

A damaged OCR fragment notes Corpeil University developing modified atmosphere storage to keep crisp fall apples available year round. details unclear due to garbled text. The mention includes the year 2411 in the source.

Corpeil University

Half Century Demand for Canadian Wool and Sheep

A Farmers Advocate piece notes Canada uses 80 million pounds of wool annually but only 10 million come from domestic sheep. It argues for expanding sheep husbandry to meet healthful wool needs, reduce imports, and avoid disrupting other livestock. It suggests Canada could grow lamb production and adapt to domestic demand without harming cattle, swine, or poultry sectors.

Canada

Canada Never Forcible Drafts Nationals Abroad

Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons that foreign powers cannot compel their nationals domiciled in Canada to join their armed forces. They may issue calls to nationals in Canada but cannot enforce the call while those individuals remain in Canada. The reply was to M. J. Coldwell acting CCF leader.

Canada Mackenzie King House of Commons King M. J. Coldwell C.C.F

Ready To Resume Fight Two Dutch Ex- Soldiers Escape To Canada

Two former Netherlands army soldiers and several Dutch seamen who were prisoners after the German invasion escaped to Canada. They arrived in Vancouver from the Orient aboard the Hikawa Maru and head to Ottawa for new duties. They say they were forced in German shipyards and exposed to Nazi propaganda before serving on freighters between Germany and Scandinavia. After deserting in Stockholm they were evacuated through the Baltic states and Russia to Canada. Another Dutch seaman, survivor of Narvik, crawled ashore after a sunken merchant ship and hid for 14 hours before reaching a cottage for shelter.

Netherlands Canada Vancouver Orient Ottawa Germany Scandinavian Stockholm Baltic States Russia Narvik Norway

Glass industry links Canada and West Europe in war effort

The National War Services Department reports access to mission sands at Black Island Lake Winnipeg north of Prince Albert and sites in Alberta, enabling a Canadian glass making industry. Officials note interest from former Czechoslovak industry associates and expect refugee industrialists to participate in postwar projects.

Dominion National War Services Department Black Island Lake Winnipeg Prince Albert Sack Pointes Alberta Canada War Services Department Czecho Slovakia

Reconstruction basis in Britain urged by Mrs Hichens

Mrs Hermione Hichens, 46, widow and mother of six, voices a postwar social policy. She tells Lord Breit's reconstruction panel that Britain should base rebuilding on health, comfort and space, noting lessons from the last war and the need for planned, small towns.

Britain Hermione Hichens Lord Rreith New England Mrs. Hichens London

Farm product cash income in 1940 tops 714 million

The 1940 cash income from selling Canadian farm products is estimated at 714.7 million dollars, up from 702.8 million in 1939, signaling continued improvement in the agricultural sector.

Aluminum pots handed to air ministry for aircraft use

Five hundred tons of aluminum pots and pans from British army kitchens are to be given to the air ministry for aircraft construction. The supply is described as enough aluminum to build 500 planes.

Air Ministry

Origin of the phrase Here’s look at you comes from tavug history

The convivial saying Here’s look at you arose with glass bottomed drinking Tavugs in England. As beer poured from the mug the drinkers could see each other through the bottom and thus the expression entered common usage.

England

Courageous Coastal Craft Resolve Defends Britain

The St Thomas Times Journal recounts Coast Guard and small craft crews fighting in air raids and invasions. Volunteer crews are paid for dangerous duty, rescuing pilots and crews under fire. Coastal Command practices involve boats dodging bombs while RAF airmen train for invasion scenarios.

Royal Air Force R.A.F Britain St. Thomas

Music For The Troops Shipments Of Mouth Organs To Britain

Canada mails a shipment of mouth organs and other musical instruments to Britain for the forces. The arrival draws London headlines with Milne praising the effort and urging morale, noting music can uplift despite mixed listener reactions.

Britain Canada Federation of Business and Professional London Lord Milne

New Typhoon Fighter Enters Production in Britain

The Typhoon described as a super fighter enters production with 2400 horsepower Napier Sabre engine and armament of cannon and machine gun. Claimed faster and better armed than prior planes, with high armor. Report notes praise from correspondents and a London Times forecast it may be history’s greatest single seat fighter of the war.

London Sunday Times Sidney Camm J. B. Halford

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